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Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer 02 Alabaster dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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Only showing matches with medium coverage, in stick form, without talc.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Ecru

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Clinique
02 AlabasterChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MERIT
Ecru
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · Palladio Beauty

    Build + Blend Foundation Stick

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 91
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Palladio Beauty

    Build + Blend Foundation Stick

    Golden Honey
    Shade match 85
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer 02 Alabaster (Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 4

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light 2C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light 2C

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    2

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 2

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    6 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    375 Latte

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 375 Latte

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ecru, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer in 02 Alabaster. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade02 AlabasterClosest matchEcruScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#e2b58c#e6b78bLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared74
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 94/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ecru.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Where to buy Ecru

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.